Inside our mind (brain) is a wealth of tools and resources to help move us forward.

When we’re stumped or in a difficult situation we can reach into our ‘toolbox’ and pull out a tool to help us! Sometimes we have to try several different tools to get the right one for that situation. As we mature in building our mind craft, we will notice other tools we’d like to add to our toolbox. We might see someone else successfully using a tool we don’t have and we’d like to work towards getting it.

Older tools, already in our toolbox, will need to be kept sharp, oiled, greased, polished etc. This is something we can do ourselves. But at times we’ll need to locate another craftsman to help us sharpen our tools.

‘Give me some examples of these tools and what they can do for me.’

1. The plum-bob. An old-fashioned tool attached to a string to help us keep things straight up and down.
2. The compass. Used by hikers and sea farers – keeps them going the right direction, so they don’t get lost or go adrift.
3. The level. If things aren’t built level, gravity and wind will eventually blow them over.
4. The hammer. We’ll need to keep pounding away through tough situations. Tenacity!
5. The screwdriver. Needful to tighten down good habits.
6. The sanding block. Smooths off rough edges that keep snagging us.
7. The carpenter’s pencil. Used to mark points along the way showing progress.
8. The crowbar. When we have hard things to pull out of our life, this will be handy.
9. Clamps. These hold things in place while stuff adheres. Helpful in developing new habits.
10. A resource guide. Will show you how to handle your tools for best results.

These are a smattering of tool choices. See which tools will benefit you. Some you rarely use, but when you need them, they’re good to have.

Be on the lookout for good tools. I like to go to second hand stores and find well-made, well-used older tools – proven over time to work and be effective.

Keep your toolbox cleaned out and organized…ready to use. You’ll be surprised what you can do!